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The Shootist

The Shootist (1976) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
71

Planning a movie night with 'The Shootist' at home? Below, you’ll find streaming services and cable providers with rental, purchase, and subscription options, so you can start watching sooner. In the US, you can currently rent, buy, or stream 'The Shootist' via subscription on Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Microsoft Store, Google Play Movies, Pluto TV.

Here are a few quick details to keep in mind about the The De Laurentiis Company, Paramount Pictures western flick. The Shootist starring John Wayne, Lauren Bacall, Ron Howard, James Stewart has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 40 min. The release date of the movie is July 21st, 1976. The movie received a user score of 71/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 367 engaged users.

Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "Afflicted with a terminal illness John Bernard Books, the last of the legendary gunfighters, quietly returns to Carson City for medical attention from his old friend Dr. Hostetler. Aware that his days are numbered, the troubled man seeks solace and peace in a boarding house run by a widow and her son. However, it is not Books' fate to die in peace, as he becomes embroiled in one last valiant battle."

'The Shootist' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on July 21st, 1976
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting July 24th, 2001 - Buy The Shootist DVD